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R939 AOV

1997 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,566 mi
Last recorded23,566 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 AOV
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 23,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 21,244 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 21,244 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 20,453 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 19,997 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 19,372 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 18,624 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 18,463 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YP250?

Based on 14,581 MOT tests across 1,476 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
844
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 291
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 178
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 160
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 116
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 84
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R939 AOV is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 19,780 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YP250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 291 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R939 AOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YP250 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R939 AOV registered?

R939 AOV is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R939 AOV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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